OWI, 2nd Offense — Case Dismissed
Dane CountyMotion to suppress granted after challenging the legality of the stop; the case was dismissed.
Criminal Defense · Madison, Wisconsin
Madison Criminal Defense Attorney
Robert T. Ruth has represented people accused of crimes in Wisconsin state and federal courts since 1993, from the earliest stages of a case through trial, appeal and postconviction litigation.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Practice Areas
Focused criminal defense representation
Defense information organized by the kinds of Wisconsin and federal criminal matters the firm handles.
OWI / DUI Defense
Wisconsin drunk-driving charges, refusals and related defense.
Drug Crimes
Possession, delivery, manufacturing and other controlled-substance cases.
Domestic Cases
Domestic-incident allegations including disorderly conduct, battery and restraining-order issues.
Sex Crimes
Serious felony and misdemeanor sex-offense defense in Wisconsin courts.
Federal Criminal Defense
Investigations, indictments, drug, firearm, conspiracy, fraud and other federal matters.
Criminal Appeals
Wisconsin and federal direct appeals, postconviction issues and collateral review.
Felony Defense
Defense of serious Wisconsin felony allegations from investigation through trial.
Asset Forfeiture
Representation involving Wisconsin criminal asset-forfeiture matters.
Attorney
Robert T. Ruth
Criminal defense in Wisconsin and federal courts for more than three decades.
Robert Ruth has practiced law in Wisconsin since 1993 and has focused his law practice on criminal defense. His work spans investigations, motions, jury trials, sentencing, direct appeals and postconviction matters.
- Wisconsin state criminal defense
- Federal criminal defense
- OWI / DUI defense
- Wisconsin and federal criminal appeals
Direct, experienced defense
Criminal cases can turn on the legality of a stop or search, witness credibility, statements, forensic evidence, prior records and preserved legal issues. The defense begins with the actual facts and record.
Selected Case Results
Examples from past criminal matters
Examples of past criminal matters handled by the firm. Every case depends on its own facts, law and evidence.
First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child — Not Guilty
Dane CountyA jury returned a not-guilty verdict after cross-examination exposed significant inconsistencies.
Federal Firearm Charge — Not Guilty
Western District of WisconsinA federal jury returned a not-guilty verdict in a felon-in-possession case.
Federal Drug Charge — Case Dismissed
Eastern District of WisconsinStatements were suppressed after a contested hearing; the federal charges were later dismissed.
OWI — Evidence Suppressed / Not Guilty
Richland CountyEvidence was suppressed for lack of probable cause and the remaining OWI charge ended in a not-guilty verdict.
Burglary Charge — Dismissed
Dane CountyInvestigation undermined the identification evidence and the charge was dismissed at the preliminary hearing.
Past results are not a guarantee of the same or similar outcome in another case. Every matter depends on its own facts and law.
Resources
Understand the criminal case process
Plain-language guides to common Wisconsin and federal criminal-defense questions.
What happens after an arrest in Wisconsin?
How does a Wisconsin OWI case move through court?
How does a federal criminal case work?
Choosing Counsel
Criminal defense in Madison and throughout Wisconsin
The office handles state and federal criminal matters from investigation through trial, sentencing and appellate review.
When should I contact a defense lawyer?
You do not need to wait until a court date. People often seek counsel after an arrest, after learning they are under investigation, after receiving a subpoena or target letter, or when considering an appeal.
Does the firm handle federal cases?
Yes. Robert T. Ruth represents clients in federal criminal investigations and prosecutions as well as Wisconsin state criminal cases.
Does the firm handle appeals?
Yes. The practice includes Wisconsin and federal criminal appeals, postconviction issues and collateral review.
Where is the office?
The office is at 7 North Pinckney Street, Suite 240, in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Call (608) 257-2540 for a free initial consultation.